BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT ARLINGTON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT JOBS IN LAOS

About Company:

Arlington  Insurance Brokers Limited is a NAICOM-licensed, fast-growing  insurance brokerage firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. Since our founding in 2021, we have achieved 2× year-on-year revenue growth driven by a relentless focus on client service, innovation, and market
expansion. We are now entering an exciting new phase and we need exceptional talent to help us grow.

Arlington Insurance Brokers Limited is a fast-growing, NAICOM-licensed insurance brokerage firm committed to delivering innovative insurance solutions and exceptional client service across Nigeria.

Job Description:

Arlington Insurance is seeking a commercially driven, high-performing Business Development Executive to lead the expansion of our public sector and corporate accounts portfolio. In this role, you will serve as a strategic relationship builder, tasked with driving the adoption of Arlington’s institutional insurance products and premium finance solutions. You will navigate both corporate boardrooms and public sector Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), converting complex risk management needs into high-value accounts.

The ideal candidate blends deep knowledge of the Nigerian insurance landscape with the diplomatic acumen required to secure government tenders and manage long-term corporate partnerships.

Requirements:

Portfolio Growth & Market Penetration

• Origination: Identify, target, and capture new business opportunities across public sector MDAs and high-value private corporations.

• Solution Selling: Drive institutional adoption of Arlington's core insurance packages and innovative premium finance solutions.

• Tender Management: Lead the end-to-end preparation and presentation of institutional proposals, formal biddings, and high-stakes client pitches.

Account & Relationship Management

• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate, deepen, and sustain executive-level relationships with corporate partners and public sector decision-makers.

• Brand Representation: Serve as an official ambassador for Arlington at strategic networking forums, industry conferences, and high-level client assemblies.

• Retention Strategy: Manage won accounts pro-actively to ensure client satisfaction, timely policy renewals, and portfolio upselling.

Pipeline Discipline & Reporting

• Target Accountability: Establish, maintain, and aggressively advance a transparent sales pipeline to consistently hit monthly and quarterly revenue goals.

• Strategic Reporting: Provide structured, data-driven pipeline velocity and business development metrics to senior management regularly.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Professional Background

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a closely related discipline.

• Experience: 3–5 years of verifiable experience in corporate business development, B2B sales, or insurance marketing.

• Sector Advantage: A pre-existing, strong professional network within Nigerian corporate circles or government MDAs is a massive advantage.

• Professional Certifications: Active certification from the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN, ACIIN, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Core Knowledge & Skills

• Market Mastery: Deep functional understanding of corporate insurance products, policy frameworks, and the operational mechanics of the Nigerian insurance ecosystem.

• Interpersonal Excellence: Elite presentation, high-stakes negotiation, and business communication skills.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a concise cover letter to: hr@arlingtoninsurancebroker.com using "Business Development ExecutiveApplication – [Your Name]" as the subject of the mail.